Are you highly organised, confident withIT, and looking for a varied role where you can really make a difference?
We are looking for a proactiveand detail-focused BusinessSupport Administrator to join ourmanagement Team at The Valleys Medical Partnership. Based at Gosforth Valley, you'll be at theheart of the practice, supporting our Business Manager, Operations Manager, andour Finance Manager across a wide range of functions from diary coordination andHR processes to information systems and student placements.
We are looking for someone with:
- Excellentorganisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong IT knowledge (includingskills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Great communicationskills
- The ability to workindependently and handle sensitive information
- A flexible, friendly and professional approach
This role is ideal for someonewho enjoys working independently, thrives on variety, and is passionate aboutsupporting a busy team to deliver excellent care.
Job summary
Are you highly organised, confident withIT, and looking for a varied role where you can really make a difference?
We are looking for a proactiveand detail-focused BusinessSupport Administrator to join ourmanagement Team at The Valleys Medical Partnership. Based at Gosforth Valley, you'll be at theheart of the practice, supporting our Business Manager, Operations Manager, andour Finance Manager across a wide range of functions from diary coordination andHR processes to information systems and student placements.
We are looking for someone with:
- Excellentorganisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong IT knowledge (includingskills in Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Great communicationskills
- The ability to workindependently and handle sensitive information
- A flexible, friendly and professional approach
This role is ideal for someonewho enjoys working independently, thrives on variety, and is passionate aboutsupporting a busy team to deliver excellent care.
Ifyou're looking to join a supportive team, enjoy a busy and rewarding role, anddevelop your career, we'd love to hear from you!Main duties of the job
As Business SupportAdministrator you will be:
- Managing diaries,documents, rotas and systems.
- Supportingrecruitment, onboarding and absence tracking.
- Helping co-ordinateinternal communications and meetings.
- Acting as a keycontact for students and trainees.
- Creating reports,presentations, social media posts and more.
- Organising events.
- Supporting complianceand governance activities.
Experience inhealthcare would be an advantage, but not essential, as long as you have theright attitude, skillset and a willingness to learn.
About us
The Valleys Medical Partnership is a successfulPartnership with 6 GP Partners and one Pharmacist Partner. We have a practice population ofapproximately 12,400 and are based across two sites: Moss Valley MedicalPractice in Eckington, and Gosforth Valley Medical Practice at Dronfield.
Were a patient-focused,CQC-rated Good practice with a strong track record of high QOF achievement.As a proud training practice and Level 3 Research Practice, were committed toinnovation and welcome fresh ideas that enhance the care of our patients.
We are collaborativeand take every opportunity to celebrate success, including through our monthlypractice meetings with team lunch, and bi-annual paid-for team socialevents. We are welcoming, supportive andstrive to put our team's wellbeing at the heart of all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
As Business SupportAdministrator, you'll provide high-quality administrative and coordinationsupport to our Management Team.
Working closely with the Practice Business Manager,Operations Manager, and Finance Manager, you will help to ensure the smoothrunning of the organisation. Frommanaging information systems and coordinating meetings, to handling HRprocesses and supporting trainees this role is central to keeping thingsmoving behind the scenes.
This varied role provides scope to take ownership of tasks and contributeto the development of efficient systems and processes.
Key Tasks: Management Information Systems
Manage the Partnership's 'TeamNet' System:
- Set up anddeactivate user accounts.
- Upload keydocumentation such as policies, HR information, bulletins, and notices.
- Maintain anddevelop topic pages.
- Trackcompliance checks and report discrepancies.
- Keep thePartnership-wide diary up to date.
- Monitor training logs and highlight outstanding requirements
Key Tasks: Document Production and Communication
Produce and contribute toa wide range of materials, including:
- PowerPoint presentations, spreadsheets,reports, and formal letters.
- Meeting agendas, minutes, and actionlogs.
- Website and social media posts.
- Leaflets, posters, and other promotionalmaterial.
- Internalcommunications such as policies and standard operating procedures.
Key Tasks: Systems Administration
Support the oversight ofIT systems and access:
- Regularly audit staff lists and useraccess rights (including third parties).
- Maintain accurate work patterns andupdate rotas with the Operations Manager.
- Remove access for leavers and managethird-party user permissions.
- Produce and circulateweekly room rotas for both sites.
Key Tasks: HR Administration
Provide administrativesupport for key HR activities:
- Coordinatejob adverts, applications, and interviews.
- Manageonboarding documentation in line with the new starter process.
- OrganiseDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
- Reviewand approve leave requests (within guidelines).
- Actas the first point of contact for absence reporting, coordinating clinic coveras needed.
- Ensurereturn-to-work meetings are scheduled and documented.
- Managethe leavers process and organise exit meetings.
- Monitor appraisalcompletion and maintain accurate records.
Key Tasks: Trainee and Student Coordination
Help deliver ahigh-quality experience for trainees and students:
- Liaise with trainees before, during, andafter placements.
- Coordinate with external organisationsregarding intake.
- Set up system access and manage leaveand absence processes.
- Assist with planning inductionprogrammes, tutorial schedules, and timetables.
- Act as the main pointof contact for administrative and pastoral support.
Key Tasks: General Support to the Management Team
Provide general supportto ensure effective operations:
- Manage diaries for the Business Manager,Operations Manager, and Finance Manager.
- Coordinate internal meetings, circulateagendas, and record actions.
- Respond to queries on behalf of themanagement team as appropriate.
- Support wider practice activities (e.g.vaccination clinics, staff events).
- Undertake delegated tasks thatcontribute to the smooth running and strategic development of the Partnership.
- Assisting managers with the delivery ofspecific projects and responsibilities within their individual roles.
- Carrying out general administrativetasks such as filing, data inputting, answering the telephone, photocopying,and liaising with patients where appropriate.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Interest in the work.
- Willing to comply with dress code/uniform requirements.
- Able to work flexible hours if needed.
- Aligned with the vision and values of the practice.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and use initiative.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Flexible approach and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of providing high-level administrative support.
- Experience of diary management and coordinating meetings.
- Experience working independently and managing competing priorities.
Desirable
- Experience working in a healthcare or public sector environment.
- Experience of supporting HR processes or recruitment.
- Experience with data entry, report writing and/or maintaining online systems.
- Experience liaising directly with patients or members of the public.
- Experience supporting managers with projects or specific workstreams.
- Experience of managing rotas.
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education (GCSE level or equivalent, including English and Maths to a minimum of a Grade 4).
Desirable
- Relevant administrative or business support qualifications.
- Training in Microsoft Office or equivalent IT systems.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Reliable and professional.
- Approachable and a team player.
- Proactive and solution focused.
- Committed to continuous improvement and learning.
- Experience in general administrative duties such as filing, data inputting, answering telephones, and photocopying.
- Ability to carry out a variety of administrative and clerical tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Good sense of humour.
- Resilient.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Valleys Medical Partnership
Address
Gosforth Valley Medical Centre
Gorsey Brigg
Dronfield Woodhouse
Dronfield
Derbyshire
S18 8UE
Employer's website
https://www.thevalleysmedicalpartnership.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)